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LT05 TMU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,628 mi
Last recorded160,628 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,252 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 154,251 miles

Brake performance not tested illegal tyre. decelerometer test needs to be carried out on road test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,536 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 134,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,955 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LT05 TMU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT05 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 TMU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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